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Arbitration services
Those who have submitted a tribunal claim will also be offered access to the Labour Relations Agency’s Arbitration Scheme which offers a quick, non–legalistic, less formal, confidential and more cost effective alternative to a tribunal hearing.
Hours of work
The amount of hours and employee works for employer should be clearly laid out in the employment contract.
Public holidays and bank holidays
Employees are not automatically entitled to paid time off for bank and public holidays.
Annual Closedowns
Employers may elect to close their business at certain times of the year. (Christmas/new year)
Types of employment status
There are different types of employment status, including agency workers, apprentices, piece workers, posted workers and young workers. Further information on each is provided below.
Final pay when employment ends
Final pay given to an employee can be different from their regular pay.
Potential Problems at Christmas Time
The Labour Relations Agency Workplace Information Service receives enquiries every Christmas from businesses with questions and problems.
To help you prepare and avoid potential issues we have compiled some frequently asked questions which we receive each Christmas season.
Steps to resolve
When there is an issue in the workplace, employers and employees have a number of options and steps they can take to resolve it, ranging from informal conversations to formal processes and procedures.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
Induction
When an employee starts work, the employer has a duty of care towards them. This includes making sure that they can do the job safely and competently.